Disapprove Unemployment Benefit Drug Testing Rule – Vote Passed (51-48, 1 Not Voting)
The resolution would disapprove the rule issued by the Labor Department on Aug. 1, 2016, that defines the occupations for which states can require individuals applying for unemployment benefits to undergo drug testing.
Sen. Charles Schumer voted NO
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand voted NO
Confirmation of Dan Coats to be Director of National Intelligence – Vote Confirmed (85-12, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate confirmed the nomination of Dan Coats to be the director of National Intelligence.
Sen. Charles Schumer voted YES
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand voted NO
Confirmation of Herbert R. McMaster, Jr. to be Lieutenant General – Vote Confirmed (86-10, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate confirmed the nomination of Herbert R. McMaster, Jr. to be a lieutenant general in the U.S. Army.
Sen. Charles Schumer voted NO
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand voted NO